ED Again Terminates Recognition of ACICS

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Bummer. This makes me sad for all the students starting their tertiary studies and going through this crud. I just noticed there's a few smaller schools in my state that had accreditations with this organization.

19 Aug. 2022 - https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/acics 
https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/search

Linked in the announcement: https://blog.ed.gov/2022/08/what-college...-students/

What does this mean for students at ACICS-accredited institutions?

Most students will not see much change in their day-to-day experience in class. Many institutions will not be impacted for the next 18 months, the deadline the institutions have to seek accreditation with another recognized agency.

The 18-month time frame means that, ideally, a significant number of students who already have started at one of these schools will be able to complete their certificates or degrees before anything changes. Generally speaking, if you’re near the end of your program or you were already preparing to transfer to another college or university, this news probably won’t interrupt your plans. However, some schools may choose to close within the next 18 months. Your school and the Department will let you know directly if that’s the case.

Again, if you’re wondering whether changes in your school’s accreditation status might affect your specific plans, you should reach out to your school for individualized information.

It’s worth noting here that licensing for some jobs – but not all – may require that your program is currently accredited by a Department-recognized accrediting agency. Contact your institution and/or the state licensure board in your field to see if this is the case.